20th Installment of PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi to be Released

The 20th installment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan) scheme will be released on August 2, 2025, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Varanasi. A high-level meeting chaired by Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan reviewed preparations to ensure maximum benefit reaches farmers. The scheme, which transfers ₹6,000 in three installments annually, has disbursed ₹3.69 lakh crore since its launch in 2019. The upcoming event aims to engage farmers and promote awareness about agricultural development programs.

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APEDA Launches First Sea Shipment of Botanical-Infused Millet Foods to New Zealand

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitated the maiden sea shipment of botanical-infused, ready-to-cook millet functional foods from Karnataka to New Zealand. This milestone underscores the expanding opportunities for India's millet-based agricultural exports, bolstered by participation in APEDA-supported international trade fairs. Source: Original Link